Job description

At Disney Cruise Line, you can set sail on the job opportunity of a lifetime! Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment, and has been recognized as the top cruise line for families. Our crew members bring the magic to life to deliver exceptional guest service and create family-friendly fun onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and on our private island paradise in the Bahamas – Castaway Cay! With incredible itineraries that visit exciting destinations around the world, crew and Officers can chart the course for an unforgettable adventure with Disney Cruise Line. Ongoing training and development allows our crew to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally, and Disney Cruise Line offers a unique opportunity for those looking to grow, excel and work for one of the most innovative and welcoming companies in the world. Apply today to Embark on Your Career and Navigate Your Future!
Responsibilities

Monitor the safety of guests and rotate among multiple lifeguard stations 300 feet apart on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay

Clean/rent equipment – bikes, snorkel masks, boats and floats

Assist with island activities

Clean and oversee beach/boat lagoon

Work onboard a Disney Cruise Line ship periodically. When onboard, monitor children/family pools and water slides/AquaDuck water coaster, as well as all onboard recreational areas while ensuring safety of all guests and enforcing rules

Execute additional job responsibilities, as assigned by DCL leadership, based on operational need

Comply with all company set policies and procedures, along with all maritime and ship rules, regulations and procedures

Participate in Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan

Basic Qualifications

Minimum two years recent work experience in a lifeguard capacity, in a pool or open-water setting; high volume environment

Of the two years as stated above, a minimum one year recent work experience in a lifeguard capacity must be in an open-water setting; high volume environment

Ability to pass and maintain the lifeguard training and Aquatic Rescue Professional certification upon arrival, including swimming a distance of 100 yards (91.44 meters) in one (1) minute and 50 seconds or less, proficiently swim and complete a distance of 200 yards (182.88 meters) untimed yet continuous using freestyle and/or breast stroke, tread water for two (2) minutes without hands, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from deep water using a feet-first surface dive

Ability to detect and respond to noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.

Must be able to observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Ability to pass a vision screening with at least 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected.

Willingness to live and work on the island with approximately 100 other crew members

Be able to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines

Agree to share a cabin with other crew members

Enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment

Be flexible with your work schedule, job duties and work locations

Appreciate diversity among guests and crew

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with boats, snorkel equipment, or other recreational equipment

Open water diver and diving rescue certification

Additional Information

This role is based on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.

Applicants must:

Be genuinely interested in living and working on a private island in the Bahamas

Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion

Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan

Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control

Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices

Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment

Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations

Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Your Responsibilities:

Have a valid passport and obtain necessary visas (DCL will provide you with documents for this)

Complete a pre-employment medical

Obtain a criminal background check

Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.